Recall 18V368000: 2015–2018 Kenworth T660, 2015–2018 Kenworth T680, 2015–2018 Kenworth T800 +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 85,626
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Peterbilt 567 and 579 trucks and 2015-2018 Kenworth T660, T680, T800, T880 and W900 trucks. In the event that the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) loses battery and/or ignition power to the controller, the dash warning light for the ABS may not illuminate to warn the driver of the loss of ABS. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control System on Heavy Vehicles."
The risk
If the driver unknowingly operates the vehicle without the ABS functioning, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the NAMUX software within the cab control module, free of charge. PACCAR issued owners an interim notification on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Peterbilt customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or Kenworth customer service at 1-425-828-5000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Kenworth T660
- 2016 Kenworth T660
- 2017 Kenworth T660
- 2018 Kenworth T660
- 2015 Kenworth T680
- 2016 Kenworth T680
- 2017 Kenworth T680
- 2018 Kenworth T680
- 2015 Kenworth T800
- 2016 Kenworth T800
- 2017 Kenworth T800
- 2018 Kenworth T800
- 2015 Kenworth T880
- 2016 Kenworth T880
- 2017 Kenworth T880
- 2018 Kenworth T880
- 2015 Kenworth W900
- 2016 Kenworth W900
- 2017 Kenworth W900
- 2018 Kenworth W900
- 2017 Peterbilt 567
- 2018 Peterbilt 567
- 2017 Peterbilt 579
- 2018 Peterbilt 579
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V368000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18KWD;18PBB
- Manufacturer
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Owner letters
- May 21, 2020
- Components
- Electronic stability control (esc) (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light (Brakes)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology